Waikato DHB has clarified the roles, responsibilities and information available to practices about referring to urgent mental health support.
The DHB has updated their website to make this information about crisis support and referral pathways clearer (WDHB website links below).
Please also see our page 'improving access to care' (link below) if your practice has concerns about patient access and would like Pinnacle support with advocacy - this if for all specialities and not limited to mental health and addiction.
Bharat Mahajan, a 28 year old clinical services manager – mental health for Pinnacle has won the title of Mr Gay New Zealand 2021. Already recognised as a young leader in the health sector, Bharat impressed the judges and the voting public to take the winner’s sash at The Big Gay Out in February.
Read moreJoin our psychiatrist-led GP supervision group, offering confidential supervision of difficult cases. The group is suited to GPs who are managing high volumes of mental health presentations and have become the go-to mental health doctor at their practice, whether by design or by default, or are looking to strengthen their mental health literacy. Tuesdays at 4.30pm, every four weeks for one year, starting 2 June.
Read moreThis service is designed to support a co-response team where mental health clinicians, kaimahi Māori, Police and St John will work together when responding to mental health emergency calls.
View detailsIn addition to Pinnacle MHN primary mental health services, here are some other alternatives that may be available.